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Tread is a newsletter by @lee_hedgepeth committed to fair, transparent reporting in the heart of the US South.πŸ‘‡ Sign up link below.πŸ‘‡
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Aug 6, 2023
    Read the story of Black Alabama mayor Patrick Braxton, who locked out of Newbern town hall by his white predecessor. The story was first reported by Tread in June. Read more: bit.ly/3oNaPeb
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jan 24, 2024
    β€œMy Bible?” Kenneth Smith's wife asked. β€œI’ve brought it to every visit I’ve had. I brought it to every visit the last time you tried to kill him.” The past didn’t matter. The guard took the Bible, left the visitation room, and locked the door behind her.
    The humanity of Kenneth Eugene Smith
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    May 31, 2023
    Replying to @aldotcom
    Why get your news stories secondhand from @aldotcom? Sign up for Tread today!
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    Tommy Tuberville's brother decries senator's 'hateful, ignorant rants'
    Charles Tuberville said his brother's comments promote racial stereotypes and white nationalism
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    Tread by Lee
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    Jul 20, 2023
    Here's your reminder that you don't have to wait on @aldotcom to get to a story. You can read it weeks earlier in Tread: bit.ly/3oNaPeb
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    Kyle Whitmire
    @WarOnDumb
    Jul 20, 2023
    Patrick Braxton wanted to run for mayor in the small Alabama Black Belt town of Newbern. When he asked for qualifying papers, he was told, this town didn't have elections. al.com/news/2023/07/a…
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jan 26, 2024
    Tread's Lee Hedgepeth witnessed the suffocation of Kenny Smith, the first human ever sentenced to die by nitrogen in the world. Read his eyewitness account: treadbylee.com/p/never-alone-…
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    Lee Hedgepeth
    @lee_hedgepeth
    Jan 26, 2024
    I've witnessed four previous executions in Alabama. Yesterday's execution of Kenny Smith, the first human ever sentenced to die by nitrogen, was the most violent I'd ever seen. Read my full eyewitness account of the execution for @TreadbyLee here: treadbylee.com/p/never-alone-…
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    Tread by Lee
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    Aug 6, 2023
    Read more about Mayor Patrick Braxton’s story, first reported in Tread: bit.ly/3oFLzGZ
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    Tim Lockette
    @TLocketteWrites
    Aug 6, 2023
    Props to @TreadbyLee who was the first to cover this story. Now the whole world knows. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/08/06…
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jul 13, 2023
    The condemned Alabamian had a message for those in attendance Wednesday. "I hope everyone who hears this will address any unforgiveness they harbor and give it to the Creator who is constantly creating new things for us and in us," James Barber said.
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    In the shadow of his planned execution, James Barber says he sees hope
    From Alabama's death row, an appreciation of forgiveness
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jun 12, 2023
    Birmingham showed up this weekend - OUT and PROUD! Check out our full @Central_ALPride photo gallery: bit.ly/3PpGL3t
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jul 25, 2023
    If you haven’t read @BurkhalterEddie’s report, take the time to do so.
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    Alabama Appleseed
    @AlaAppleseed
    Jul 25, 2023
    Appleseed’s newest report TAKEN FOR A RIDE highlights how many AL police departments use federal dollars meant to reduce crash fatalities and injuries to more heavily ticket low-wealth and Black drivers. Read more about this practice & other stats at alabamaappleseed.org/taken-for-a-ri…
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jul 20, 2023
    Today, Alabama plans to execute James Barber. The state’s last 2 attempts at lethal injection failed. What will happen today? Tread’s @lee_hedgepeth will be at Holman Correctional Facility to provide live updates as events unfold: bit.ly/3OmbxsZ #deathpenalty
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    Tread by Lee
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    Aug 3, 2023
    "Then, as the medications began to enter his body, he turned to make eye contact one last time," his victim's granddaughter wrote. "I pray my face provided some sort of comfort to him. He then closed his eyes and met God a short time later." #deathpenalty
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    She forgave her grandmother's murderer. She watched as Alabama killed him anyway.
    Sarah Gregory spent days with Jimi Barber before witnessing his execution
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Jan 24, 2024
    Moving forward, Tread's coverage will focus primarily on the death penalty here in Alabama. Tread's @lee_hedgepeth will witness the planned nitrogen suffocation of Kenny Smith on Thursday evening in Atmore. Learn more and sign up for updates here.
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    The future of Tread
    Tread began as a platform to publish and promote unflinching journalism from the heart of the U.S South. That mission will not change.
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Apr 13, 2023
    How can a garden land you in court for a misdemeanor charge? Read the story of Dr. Ellen Newsom, an Alabama veterinarian charged with the crime of "unlawful growth of vegetation" over her edible garden.
    Lawn and order: How an Alabama veterinarian's garden landed her in criminal court
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    Tread by Lee
    @TreadbyLee
    Mar 9, 2023
    They came to mourn. They came in solidarity. They came to call for action. And when Gov. Ivey spoke, they spoke louder. Check out our coverage from Tuesday’s vigil in Montgomery remembering loved ones who died in Alabama's prisons. bit.ly/3Zt6UAu
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